All Broadcast articles in 23 September 2016 – Page 3
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NewsBBC firms up supplier ties
The BBC is quietly reaffirming the relationships behind some of its biggest indie-produced shows, including Sherlock, Call The Midwife and The Apprentice, after losing The Great British Bake Off to Channel 4.
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NewsWhat is next for ITV drama?
Leading drama producers have called for ITV to be bold and brave to sustain the momentum created by former director of drama Steve November, which has contributed to its main channel’s audience share rising by 5.5%.
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NewsX Factor back as ITV seals deal
ITV’s deal to renew The X Factor comes as the entertainment juggernaut’s back-to-basics format appears to have stemmed the show’s declining audiences.
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NewsBBC in £250m content promise
The BBC is to put £250m of programming up for grabs over the next two years as part of its landmark tendering plans.
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NewsBrazilian court orders seizure of Rio Olympics kit
Brazilian authorities have demanded the seizure of kit used by Rio host broadcaster Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS).
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NewsSalford studio opens for business
A creative agency has opened a new £1.5m purpose-built facility in Salford.
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NewsSally Wainwright lands BBC1 drama
Happy Valley will not be returning to BBC1 for at least two years – but creator Sally Wainwright already has a new series commission for the channel.
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NewsC4 set to continue Paralympics contract
Channel 4 is set to remain the UK’s Paralympic rights holder until 2020, covering the next two Paralympic Games in PyeongChang and Tokyo.
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NewsIn brief: Ooyala; TVPlayer
Ooyala’s latest study has found that the share of online video consumed via Apple tablets has plummeted, as online video service TVPlayer has agreed a partnership with Samsung. Click for more.
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NewsPlimsoll studies puppies for ITV
ITV is to explore the abilities of puppies in a two-part series from Life of Dogs indie Plimsoll Productions.
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NewsThe Night Of racks up 2.5m downloads
Sky Atlantic drama The Night Of has been viewed more than 2.5m times after the broadcaster made the entire series available on-demand ahead of its linear broadcast.
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NewsC4 orders Autistic Gardener spin-off
Channel 4 has commissioned Betty to produce a spin-off series of The Autistic Gardener fronted by garden designer Alan Gardner.
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NewsITV2 heads for The Great Indoors
ITV2 has acquired CBS sitcom The Great Indoors to boost its comedy offering.
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NewsRemarkable makes senior hires
Remarkable has bolstered its senior team by creating head of factual and head of entertainment roles.
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NewsCommissioning Forum: 140 speed meetings available
More than 140 commissioner speed meetings are available at the Broadcast Commissioning Forum, which will take place on 3 November.
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NewsIn brief: Huffington Post, Ginx TV; Cartoon Network
Fearne Cotton is to front a HuffPo series, Sky & ITV have backed eSports channel Ginx TV and Cartoon Network has launched a VR game. Click for more
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NewsBarcroft strikes Drive distribution deal
Barcroft Media has agreed a wide-reaching distribution deal with production funding agency Drive as it prepares to roll-out its latest YouTube channel.
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NewsJames Martin resurrects indie
TV chef James Martin has landed two commissions after relaunching his indie Blue Marlin Television.
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RatingsNational Treasure pulls 3m
TUESDAY: Channel 4’s hard-hitting sex abuse drama National Treasure gripped 3m viewers as A+E Networks’ Blaze made a slow start.